Little evidence of diversity as white actors dominate categories
White actors dominate the main categories in this year’s Oscars, despite efforts by the event’s organisers to encourage more diversity among the nominations.
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James Bulger’s mother ‘upset’ at Oscar nod for film about son’s murder
The mother of James Bulger has said she is “angry and upset” that Detainment, the short film about her son’s murder, has been nominated for an Oscar.
Richard E. Grant’s career renaissance could lead to Oscar glory
Richard E. Grant, who has earned his first Oscar nomination at the age of 61, said recently he expected to have been put out to pasture by this stage in his career.
BBC Four snaps up Australian drama Safe Harbour
BBC Four, the channel that brought international shows such as Borgen and Inspector Montalbano to UK viewers, has snapped up a new thriller from Australia.
Oscars 2019: the nominations in full
Here are the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards.
Rachel Weisz and Richard E Grant score Oscar nominations
British screen stars Rachel Weisz and Richard E Grant have been nominated for Oscars.
Paul Potts makes it to the America’s Got Talent: The Champions final
Paul Potts has become the second British act to make it through to the final of America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
Christian Bale and Olivia Colman among British Oscar hopefuls
Christian Bale and Olivia Colman are among the British talent hoping to receive Oscar nominations on Tuesday.
Emily Ratajkowski wishes husband Sebastian Bear-McClard happy birthday
Emily Ratajkowski wished husband Sebastian Bear-McClard a happy birthday with a sweet post on Instagram.
Battle of the soaps: Emmerdale could repeat its NTAs success from 12 months ago
Emmerdale could repeat its success from last year after being nominated for best serial drama at the National Television Awards.
Hollyoaks star Jimmy Essex gets engaged to boyfriend of six years
Former Hollyoaks actor Jimmy Essex has revealed he is engaged to his boyfriend of six years.
Life On Mars star Dean Andrews to join Emmerdale
Life On Mars star Dean Andrews will join the cast of Emmerdale later this year.
Oti Mabuse reveals she was initially unsure of appearing on Strictly
Oti Mabuse has revealed she was unsure about Strictly Come Dancing when she was first approached to appear on the German version of the show.
Michaela Strachan warns Winterwatch ‘is not Disney’
Michaela Strachan said Winterwatch is “not Disney” as she warned viewers to expect an unfiltered look at Britain’s wildlife.
Dancing On Ice clash sparks Ofcom complaints
Gemma Collins’ clash with Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner has sparked more than 80 complaints.
Chris Packham to have ‘cheeky words’ about hunting when collecting CBE
Chris Packham has vowed to have some “cheeky little words” about the hunting of wildlife when he goes to collect his CBE at Buckingham Palace.
Gogglebox’s Dom Parker: I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives
Gogglebox star Dom Parker has said he hopes a new programme exploring whether cannabis can help his autistic son can improve – and maybe save – the lives of others.
Michelle Keegan to return for new series of Our Girl
Michelle Keegan has signed up for a new series of Our Girl.
Ant and Dec to miss NTA ceremony as they compete for presenting prize
Ant and Dec will be absent from the National Television Awards despite being nominated for the presenting award for an 18th consecutive year.
Olivia Colman and Christian Bale among Britons vying for Oscar nods
British stars Olivia Colman, Christian Bale, Richard E Grant and Rachel Weisz are among those hoping to hear their names called when the Oscar nominations are announced on Tuesday.
Nostalgia for Bush era is madness – Vice director Adam McKay
Nostalgia for the Bush era in US politics is “madness” according to the director of a new biopic about Dick Cheney.
Glenn Close: I feel as sexual as I ever have
Hollywood star Glenn Close has said she feels as “free” and “sexual” as she ever has.
Call The Midwife viewers moved by emotional suffragette story
Call The Midwife viewers were “moved to tears” by Annette Crosbie’s performance as an elderly suffragette.
‘Luckiest girl in the room’ Michelle Pfeiffer pays tribute to husband
Michelle Pfeiffer said she still feels like the “luckiest girl in the room” as she shared a photo of herself and her husband of 25 years.
Holly Willoughby’s DOI dress draws mixed opinions
Holly Willoughby’s latest Dancing On Ice dress has divided opinion, with some suggesting it was too risque.
Richard Blackwood eliminated from Dancing On Ice
Presenter and actor Richard Blackwood has been eliminated from Dancing On Ice.
‘Don’t sell stories on me’ – Gemma Collins rants at Jason Gardiner during DOI
Dancing On Ice contestant Gemma Collins had a rant at judge Jason Gardiner during Sunday night’s episode of the show.
Amanda Holden dazzles in two different outfits at BGT photocall
Amanda Holden showed off not one, but two different outfits at the Britain’s Got Talent photocall in London.
We have to keep momentum of Time’s Up going – Anya Taylor-Joy
The Time’s Up movement for gender equality cannot just be a phase, the actress Anya Taylor-Joy has said.
Anya Taylor-Joy looks stunning at Critics’ Circle awards
Anya Taylor-Joy did not let the frosty weather get in the way as she walked the red carpet at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards in a filmy white dress.
The Favourite screenwriter says it’s ‘disappointing’ more women are not recognised
The only female writer to be nominated for a screenplay Bafta has said it is “very disappointing” more women are not being recognised.
Pedro Almodovar: Spanish film becoming bigger all over the world
Pedro Almodovar has hailed the success of Alfonso Cuaron’s film Roma as a triumph for Spanish language cinema.
The Favourite wins four prizes at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
British actresses Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz were among the winners at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, where movies by or about women dominated the prizes.
Richard E Grant: It’s astonishing to be an awards contender now
Richard E Grant has said it is “astonishing and amazing” to be in the running for awards at this stage of his career.
Michelle Keegan shares birthday message to Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan has shared a birthday tribute to her husband Mark Wright, saying she is “so proud” of him.
Khloe Kardashian shares adorable video of baby True giggling
Khloe Kardashian has shared an adorable video of her daughter giggling, calling it “the ultimate sound”.
First look at Sir David Jason in new travel documentary
Sir David Jason has been pictured in his new US road trip documentary for the first time.
Christian Bale: My mortality is staring me in face after extreme weight changes
Christian Bale has said his “mortality is staring him in the face” after piling on the pounds and shedding weight for film roles.
The Voice maintains ratings lead over The Greatest Dancer
The Voice has defeated the BBC’s new offering The Greatest Dancer (TGD) for a third week running, according to overnight ratings.
Strictly’s Janette and Aljaz: We want to have children
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have announced their plans to have children – but say they are “taking it slowly”.
Alexandra Burke to return to recording career after theatre run
Alexandra Burke has said she will concentrate on her recording career when she finishes her current run in the theatre.
Dianne Oxberry to be remembered in special edition of BBC’s Inside Out
Current affairs programme Inside Out will broadcast a special tribute to Dianne Oxberry after the BBC weather presenter died aged 51.
Russell Brand: I have no regrets about my past behaviour in wake of #MeToo
Russell Brand has said he has no regrets about his previous sexual behaviour in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford host first Sunday edition of This Morning
Eamonn Holmes joked “you can’t have too much of a good thing” as he introduced the first episode of This Morning – On Sunday.
Ant McPartlin hails ‘rock’ Anne-Marie Corbett for role in recovery
Ant McPartlin has told of how his “rock” Anne-Marie Corbett helped him recover from a drink-driving arrest and stint in rehab.
Richard E Grant reveals every job in career a ‘direct result’ of Withnail And I
Richard E Grant has revealed every acting job he secured in his career was the “direct result” of starring in cult classic Withnail And I.
Alex George shares experiences of loneliness to launch Samaritans campaign
Love Island star Dr Alex George has spoken about his experiences of loneliness to encourage people to listen to those who might be in need.
Mandip Gill and Tamsin Greig back campaign to encourage smear tests
Doctor Who star Mandip Gill, Countdown’s Rachel Riley and Episodes actress Tamsin Greig are among the stars backing a campaign encouraging women to get smear tests.
The Voice coach Olly Murs refuses to refer to The X Factor by name
Fans of The Voice were amused after Olly Murs refused to refer to The X Factor by name.
The Greatest Dancer fans notice receptionist is typing on switched-off laptop
The Greatest Dancer returned to screens on Saturday night for another episode of high-energy performance.
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